Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 18-23, 5th in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
The definition of lukewarm. Outscored by 6 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Compounding things, 5.6 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Twins Game on May 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bailey Ober (3-2, 4.19 ERA) vs Eury Pérez (2-4, 5.01 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, FOX9 KMSP, Gray Media |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 52°F, Wind 2 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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22 | 21 | .512 | W1 | |
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White Sox
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19 | 21 | .475 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Tigers
|
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19 | 22 | .463 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Royals
|
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19 | 22 | .463 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Twins
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18 | 23 | .439 | 3.0 | W2 |
Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .259 | .869 | 21 | |
| 5 | .298 | .922 | 23 | |
| 5 | .276 | .751 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3.43 | 1.03 | 44.2 | |
| 3-2 | 4.19 | 1.19 | 43.0 | |
| 0-5 | 6.92 | 1.72 | 39.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are teetering on a tightrope of mediocrity, with their 5-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians barely masking larger issues within the organization. At 18-23 and sitting last in the AL Central, the Twins are averaging a concerning 5.6 runs allowed per game over the last week, putting immense pressure on their pitching staff. Byron Buxton remains a bright spot, transforming into a force at the plate, but the team’s inability to trade him amidst this tumult only emphasizes their struggle to find stability. As Matt Bowman and John Brebbia eye opt-out clauses, the Twins must decide whether to bolster their roster or let valuable arms slip away. With a run differential of -6 in the last week, the Twins can't afford to stay lukewarm, it’s time for decisive action.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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